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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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