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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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