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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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