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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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