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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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