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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important 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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