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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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