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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the 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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