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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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