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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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