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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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