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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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