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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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