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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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