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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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