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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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