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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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