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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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