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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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