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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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