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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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