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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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