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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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