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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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