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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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