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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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