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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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