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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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