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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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