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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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