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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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