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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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