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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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