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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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