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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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