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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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