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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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