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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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