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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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