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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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