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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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