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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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