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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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