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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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