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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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