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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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