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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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