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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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