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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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