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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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