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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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