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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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