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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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