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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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