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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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