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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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