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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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