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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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