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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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