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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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