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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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