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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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