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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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