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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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