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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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