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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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