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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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