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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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