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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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