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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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