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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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