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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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