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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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