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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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