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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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