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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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