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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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