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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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