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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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