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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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