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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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