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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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