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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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