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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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