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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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