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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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