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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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