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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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