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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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