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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major 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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