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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver 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 online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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