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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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