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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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