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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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