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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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