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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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