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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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