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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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