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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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