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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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