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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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