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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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