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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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