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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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