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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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