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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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