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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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