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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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