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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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