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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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