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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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