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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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