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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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