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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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 quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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