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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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