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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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