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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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