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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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