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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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