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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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