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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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