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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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