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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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