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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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