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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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