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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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