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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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