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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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