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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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