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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key 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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