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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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