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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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