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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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