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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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