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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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