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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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