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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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