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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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