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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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