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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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