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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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