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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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