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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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