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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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