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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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