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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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