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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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