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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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