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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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