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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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