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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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