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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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