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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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