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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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