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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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