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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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