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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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