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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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