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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 massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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