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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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