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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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