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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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