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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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