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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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