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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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