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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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