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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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