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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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