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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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