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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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