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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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