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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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