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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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