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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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