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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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