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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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