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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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