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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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