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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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