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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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