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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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