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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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