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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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