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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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