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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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