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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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