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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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