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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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