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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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