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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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