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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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