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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers 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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