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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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