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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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