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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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