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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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