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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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