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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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