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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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