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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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