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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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