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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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