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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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