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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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