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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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