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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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