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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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