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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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