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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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