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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure 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 courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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