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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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