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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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