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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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