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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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