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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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