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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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