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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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