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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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