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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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