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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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