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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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