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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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