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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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