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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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