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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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