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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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