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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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