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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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