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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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