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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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