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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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