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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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