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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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