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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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