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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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