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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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