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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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