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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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