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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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