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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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