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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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