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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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