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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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