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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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