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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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