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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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