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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major 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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