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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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