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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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