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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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