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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students 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 courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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