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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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