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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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