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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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