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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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