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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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