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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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