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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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