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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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