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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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