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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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