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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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