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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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