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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different 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 deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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