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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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