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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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