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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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