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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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