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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners 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. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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