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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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