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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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