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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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