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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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