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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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