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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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