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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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