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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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