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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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