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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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