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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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