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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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