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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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