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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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