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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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