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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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