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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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