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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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