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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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