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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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