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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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