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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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