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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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