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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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