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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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