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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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