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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always 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 subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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