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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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