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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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