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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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