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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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