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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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