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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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