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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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