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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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