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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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