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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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