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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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