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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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