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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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