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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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