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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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