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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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