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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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