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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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