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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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