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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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