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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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