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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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