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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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