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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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