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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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