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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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