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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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