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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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