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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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