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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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