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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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