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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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