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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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