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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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