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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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