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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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