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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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