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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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