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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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