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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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