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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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