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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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