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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key 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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