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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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