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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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