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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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