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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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