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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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