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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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