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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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