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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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