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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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