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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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