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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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