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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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