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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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