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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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