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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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