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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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