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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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