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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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