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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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