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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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