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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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