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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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