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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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