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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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