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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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