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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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