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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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