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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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