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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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