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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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