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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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