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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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