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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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