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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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