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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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