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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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