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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part 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 learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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