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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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