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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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