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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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