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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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