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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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