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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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