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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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