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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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