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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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