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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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