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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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