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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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