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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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