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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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