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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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