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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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