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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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