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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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