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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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