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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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