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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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