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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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