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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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