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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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