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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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