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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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