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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major 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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