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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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