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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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