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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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