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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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