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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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