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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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