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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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