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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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