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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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