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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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