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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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