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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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