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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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