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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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