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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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