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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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