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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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