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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores 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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