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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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