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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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