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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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