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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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