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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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