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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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