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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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