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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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