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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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