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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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