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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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