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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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