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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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