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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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