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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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