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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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