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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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