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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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