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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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