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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational 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. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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