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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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