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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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