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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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