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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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