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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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