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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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