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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the 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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