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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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