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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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