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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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