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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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