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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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