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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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