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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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