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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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