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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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