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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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