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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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