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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology enable 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 online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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