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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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