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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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