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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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