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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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