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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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