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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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