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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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