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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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