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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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