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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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