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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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