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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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