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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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