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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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