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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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