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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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