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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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