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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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