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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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