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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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