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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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