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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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