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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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