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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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