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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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