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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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