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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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