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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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