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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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