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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines 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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