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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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