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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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