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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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