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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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