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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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