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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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