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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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