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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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