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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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