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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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