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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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