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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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