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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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