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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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