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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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