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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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