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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for 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. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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