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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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