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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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