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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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