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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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