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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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